its a great situation actually there are bound to be teams who really want the top rated RB in this class. I seem to remember Mike Mayock saying he had "Knowshon Moreno rated as the 7th best overall prospect" for what its worth. my point would be an elite talent @ a position of need for several teams wanting his services & willing to pay Rick Smiths asking price to trade up. ideally maybe a team as far down as Arizona who have the 31st pick. looking @ the NFL Draft Value Chart the 15th pick is worth 1,050 points. 31st = 600 the difference being the price (450 points) thats their 1st + 2nd + 3rd + 4th (1041). just to give one example. but no thanks anyway I'll stick to

its a great situation actually there are bound to be teams who really want the top rated RB in this class. I seem to remember Mike Mayock saying he had "Knowshon Moreno rated as the 7th best overall prospect" for what its worth. my point would be an elite talent @ a position of need for several teams wanting his services & willing to pay Rick Smiths asking price to trade up. ideally maybe a team as far down as Arizona who have the 31st pick. looking @ the NFL Draft Value Chart the 15th pick is worth 1,050 points. 31st = 600 the difference being the price (450 points) thats their 1st + 2nd + 3rd + 4th (1041). just to give one example. but no thanks anyway I'll stick to

I did not even think about that. I just saw that Matt Stafford went at 17.

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The only thing I really found interesting, was Seattle taking Mark Sanchez....... I thought Seneca Wallace did a fine job last year, proving that he could take over for Matt, at any time.

Seneca may not be their future, but QB is not such a weakness, that they need to address it this early in the draft, and the buzz on Sanchez isn't such that "you can't pass" him.

As far as the Texans drafting an "elite" RB, I'm all for it. Don't think it will happen, I'd just as soon sign Derrick Ward, or LT, and draft the best LB/CB at 15. Trade down if possible, get Wells + a LB/CB.

here is another trade down scenero for a team who needs a RB (remember San Diego is sitting there @ #16) Philadephia. The Eagles own two 1st rd. picks their own #28th (did the math - 2nd #53 {660+370=1030} Texans 1st #15 1040) & Carolinas #1 pick #21st. doubt they would trade away 2nd. also doubt Rick Smith would risk trading down that far & losing a specific targeted prospect. so the trade they agree on is in exchange for the 15th overall selection, thats assuming Ourlads is correct & Moreno is still on the board, the Texans would receive Philly's pick aquired from Carolina #21 + 3rd (165) + 4th (60) = 225. Remember the Texans pick #15 is worth 1040 vs. Philly (via Carolina) 21st = 800 a difference of 225. sorry for the long written explanation but I just wanted to be clear so y'all understood this trade down by Texans with a talent like Moreno on the board.

what the heck lets see how that changes things for the Texans & would you be in favor of such a deal? in essence the Texans would now have a total of a pick in every round (7) + 1 extra 3rd & 2 extra 4th (the other aquired from the Vikings for Sage). unless my math is off thats 10 draft picks

For kicks here is a sample what could be -

1st. RD. #21 Texans select - (via Phi./Car.) Darius Butler, CB Connecticut 5-11 183
my top rated cover corner in the draft, speed & athleic moves translate to the next level. would have to select him here as rumors fly that the Dolphins (#25) Ravens (#26) both are interested.2nd. RD. #46 Texans select - Clint Sintim, OLB Virginia 6-3 256
stand up elephant linebacker, can come in blitz packages or drop into coverage, good character hard worker who brings a physical presence (would take English but project him off the board here).3rd. RD. #77 Texans select - Rashad Jennings, RB Liberty 6-1 231
Power-back with good feet to complement Steve Slaton. also looks good receiving ball in space using soft hands & ability to run after catch.3rd. RD. #85 Texans select - (via Phi.) Jonathan Luigs, OC Arkansas 6-4 301
the last of a really solid group ready to start as a rookie. strong @ the point of attack, uses good base for leverage with excellent hand placement to redirect tackles. question early if footwork good enough for ZBS but think Gibbs would easily develop him into the Texans future starting center for the next 10 years.4th. RD. #108 Texans select - Lawrence Sidbury, Jr. DE Richmond 6-3 266
developmental proto-typical 4-3 DE with long arms & overall athletic ability.4th. RD. #114 Texans select - (via Min.) Jonathan Casillas, OLB Wisconsin 6-1 228
WLB back-up to Adibi, very similar player coming off injury & only reason still available excellent in prusuit & coverage.4th. RD. #117 Texans select - (via Phi.) Brandon Tate, WR/KR North Carolina 6-0 183
playmaker similar to Jacoby w/better hands. another prospect who falls coming off injury. love his big play ability can run good routes.

So....does Mathew Sandford get killed in a car crash with in the next six weeks ? Or did I miss something ? That truly would be a great scenario for Detroit. Pass him up with the one and have him fall past the guys in the teens very quarterback needy...and take him with the thirty three.

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So....does Mathew Sandford get killed in a car crash with in the next six weeks ? Or did I miss something ? That truly would be a great scenario for Detroit. Pass him up with the one and have him fall past the guys in the teens very quarterback needy...and take him with the thirty three.

Ourlads has steadily gone downhill, since purchased by Dan Shonka 4 years ago. It was once one of the top draft guides (along with PFWs written by Joel Buchsbaum). Now?

everyone is entitled to their opinions. all I can say is its still the best printed format. just go back & watch last years draft you'll see almost every team carrying, unfolding & thumbing thru OURLADS- seems good enough for amateur research then

on another note I should specify this is not what they think teams will do based on inside information or rumors, they base these picks breaking down game film of prospects then projecting them based on need to respective teams so it has different parameters hence alternate reference viewpoint than Kipper, McClain or LZ. Mayock uses similar approach.

then you guys are really going to like this one - #19 Texans select - Jonathan Stewart, RB Oregon (MAR 31st 2008 Mock Draft). seems they think Houston still needs another RB, well at least they're consistant

then you guys are really going to like this one - #19 Texans select - Jonathan Stewart, RB Oregon (MAR 31st 2008 Mock Draft). seems they think Houston still needs another RB, well at least they're consistant

They must have watched the Texans attempt to convert on short yardage and goal to go situations. For an offense to rank 3rd overall but just 17th in scoring is a serious fly in the ointment.

They probably also caught a glimpse of the Texans 'effort' to run the ball with the lead in the 4th quarter. Yeah...

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